Kerala - Kochi

Directive on transportation of animals

KOCHI: District Collector M. Beena has directed the police to take action against vehicles involved in transporting animals for slaughter if they violated the regulations. The Collector has also asked the secretary of the of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty against Animals (SPCA) to submit a report on the incident that occurred in Aluva on Wednesday in which buffaloes were killed in a lorry accident.

Dr. Beena also said strict action would be taken against those violating rules regarding animal protection.

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